17. Install Selenium IDE

Selenium IDE - is a Firefox extension. It is generally used to record and playback the tests. We can simply record the tests like recording a video and play the tests like playing the recorded video.

So lets first install the Selenium IDE before understanding it in depth by following the below steps:


1. Launch Firefox Browser

2. Open http://seleniumhq.org/download/
3. Download the latest version of Selenium IDE by clicking the link as shown below:


4. Click on 'Allow' button if Firefox is preventing the installation as shown below:

5. Click on 'Install Now' button on the 'Software Installation' dialog as shown below:

6. Click on the 'Restart Now' button when asked by the Firefox browser as shown below:

7. After Restarting the Firefox Browser, click on the Firefox ->'Tools' menu and ensure that 'Selenium IDE' option is displayed as shown below:

8. Click on the 'Selenium IDE' option under the Tools Menu and ensure that the 'Selenium IDE' is launched as shown below


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